Irfan Pathan Slams Bumrah's IPL Struggles: 'It’s Very Painful'
As Bumrah battles form, Pathan reflects on the bowler's disappointing season.
Jasprit Bumrah is having a season to forget in IPL 2026, and Irfan Pathan’s not holding back. With only three wickets in ten matches and an economy of 8.89, Bumrah's numbers are a far cry from his T20 World Cup heroics, where he bagged 14 wickets at a brilliant 6.21 economy. Pathan finds it painful to watch a bowler of Bumrah’s calibre struggle so mightily.
Pathan noted that when wickets dry up, it inevitably affects a bowler's economy. This season, Bumrah has endured three games where he’s gone for nearly 10 runs per over without claiming a single wicket. His last season’s form? A stellar 18 wickets from 12 matches at just 6.7 economy. The contrast is shocking and has left fans scratching their heads.
The Mumbai Indians have been dragged down by Bumrah's poor performance, sitting ninth in the standings with only six points. The five-time champions are staring down the barrel of playoff elimination, despite a recent win against the Lucknow Super Giants. If Bumrah can’t find his groove soon, MI's hopes may be dashed entirely. Can he bounce back before it’s too late?
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